Dell M2800 Owner's Manual Page 1

Dell Precision M2800Owner's ManualRegulatory Model: P29FRegulatory Type: P29F001

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2Removing and Installing ComponentsThis section provides detailed information on how to remove or install the components from your computer.Recommende

5. ExpressCard slot 6. optical drive7. coin-cell battery 8. base-corner cover (left)9. WWAN card 10. WLAN card11. docking port 12. battery bay13. base

Installing the Secure Digital (SD) Card1. Slide the SD card into its slot until it clicks into place.2. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside

Removing the Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside your computer.2. Slide the release latches to unlock the battery.14

3. Flip the battery out of the computer.Installing the Battery1. Slide the battery into its slot until it clicks into place.2. Follow the procedures i

Removing the Base Cover1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside your computer.2. Remove the screws that secure the base cover to the computer

3. Lift the base cover and remove it from the computer.Installing the Base Cover1. Place the base cover to align with the screw holes on the computer.

4. Remove the screws that secure the left base-corner cover, lift and remove it from the computer.5. Remove the screws that secure the right base-corn

Removing the Memory1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. base cover3. Pry the securing clips away fro

Notes, Cautions, and WarningsNOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates

3. Remove the screws that secure the hard drive to the computer. Slide the hard drive out of the computer.4. Remove the screw that secures the hard-dr

Installing the Hard Drive1. Install the hard-drive isolation on the hard drive.2. Attach the hard-drive caddy to the hard drive.3. Tighten the screws

5. Remove the screws that secure the optical-drive latch bracket to the optical drive. Remove the latch bracket from the optical drive.Installing the

Installing the WLAN Card1. Insert the WLAN card in its connector at a 45–degree angle in its slot.2. Tighten the screw to secure the WLAN card to the

Removing the Network Connector1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. base coverc. base-corner cover (l

Removing the Coin-Cell Battery1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside your computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. base cover3. Disconnect the coin-

3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Disconnect the power-connector cable from the system board.b. Release the power-connect

Removing the Heat-Sink Assembly1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. base cover3. Disconnect the fan

Removing the Processor1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. base coverc. heatsink3. Rotate the proces

3. Using a plastic scribe, pry under the keyboard trim and then along the sides and bottom to release it from the computer. Lift and remove the keyboa

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4. Align the keyboard trim on its compartment and press along the sides until it snaps in place.5. Install the battery.6. Follow the procedures in Aft

4. Flip the computer and remove the screws that secure the palmrest assembly to the computer.31

5. Disconnect the following cables:a. fingerprint-readerb. touchpadc. power-button32

6. Pry the palmrest assembly upwards and remove it from the computer.Installing the Palmrest Assembly1. Align the palmrest assembly to its original po

Removing the WiFi-Switch Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. SD cardb. ExpressCardc. batteryd. keyboarde

Removing the VGA Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. SD cardb. ExpressCardc. batteryd. keyboarde. displa

Removing the ExpressCard Cage1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. SD cardb. ExpressCardc. batteryd. keyboarde.

Removing the System Board1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. SD cardb. ExpressCardc. batteryd. keyboarde. har

3. Perform the following steps as shown in the illustration:a. Disconnect the WiFi-switch from the system board.b. Disconnect the speaker cables from

4. Remove the screws that secure the system board to the computer.39

Removing the Keyboard...

5. Lift the system board from the computer.Installing the System Board1. Place the system board to align with the ports on the computer.2. Tighten the

4. Install:a. ExpressCard cageb. VGA boardc. processord. heatsinke. WWAN cardf. WLAN cardg. memoryh. coin-cell batteryi. power connectorj. base-corner

3. Remove the speaker cable from the routing channels. Remove the screws that secure the speakers to the computer.42

4. Lift the speakers from the computer.Installing the Speakers1. Align the speakers in its position on the computer and route the speaker cable in the

3. Install:a. system boardb. ExpressCard cagec. VGA boardd. processore. heatsinkf. WWAN cardg. WLAN cardh. memoryi. coin-cell batteryj. power connecto

4. Follow the procedures in After Working Inside Your Computer.Removing the Display Assembly1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside your com

4. Disconnect the LVDS cable and release the LVDS cable and camera cable from the routing channel. Remove them from the computer.46

5. Remove the screws that secure the display assembly to the computer.47

6. Remove the display assembly from the computer.Installing the Display Assembly1. Place the display assembly in its position on the computer.2. Tight

Removing the Display Bezel1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. display-hinge capc. base coverd. base

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4. Remove the display bezel from the display assembly.Installing the Display Bezel1. Place the display bezel onto the display assembly.2. Starting fro

Removing the Display Panel1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. display-hinge capc. base coverd. base

4. Flip the display panel over.52

5. Peel off the LVDS cable-connector tape and disconnect the LVDS cable from the display panel. Remove the display panel from the display assembly.Ins

Removing the Display Hinges1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside Your Computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. display-hinge capc. base coverd. bas

Removing the Camera1. Follow the procedures in Before Working Inside your computer.2. Remove:a. batteryb. display assemblyc. display bezel3. Perform t

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3System SetupSystem Setup enables you to manage your computer hardware and specify BIOS‐level options. From the System Setup, you can:• Change the NVR

Table 1. Navigation KeysKeys NavigationUp arrow Moves to the previous field.Down arrow Moves to the next field.<Enter> Allows you to select a va

Option DescriptionAdvanced Boot Options Allows you to configure your system for legacy boot mode. The option is enables by default.Date/Time Allows yo

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Option Description• SATA-4• SATA-5Default Setting: All drives are enabled.SMART Reporting This field controls if the hard drive errors for the integra

Option Description• Enable Hard Drive Free Fall ProtectionDefault Setting: All devices are enabledYou can select if you want to enable or disable medi

Option DescriptionNon-Admin Setup Changes Allows you to determine whether changes to setup option are permitted when an administrator password is set.

Option DescriptionDefault Setting: Enable Intel SpeedStepC States Control Allows you to enable or disable the additional processor sleep states. The o

Option DescriptionWake on LAN/WLAN This option allows the computer to power up from the off state when triggered by a special LAN signal. Wake-up from

Option Description• Enable Adapter WarningsMouse/Touchpad Allows you to define how the computer handles the mouse and touchpad input. The options are:

Option DescriptionNOTE: The TPM, Virtualization Technology, andVirtualization Technology for Direct I/O must be enabled to use this feature.Table 11.

3. Enter the Service Tag or Express Service Code and click Submit.NOTE: To locate the Service Tag, click Where is my Service Tag?NOTE: If you cannot f

To enter a system setup, press <F2> immediately after a power-on or re-boot.1. In the System BIOS or System Setup screen, select System Security

4DiagnosticsIf you experience a problem with your computer, run the ePSA diagnostics before contacting Dell for technical assistance. The purpose of r

1Working on Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your ComputerUse the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from potential damage an

Device Status LightsTable 14. Device Status LightsTurns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.Tu

Alternately blinking amber light and white lightAn unauthenticated or unsupported non-Dell AC adapter is attached to your laptop.Alternately blinking

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5Technical SpecificationsNOTE: Offerings may vary by region. The following specifications are only those required by law to ship with your computer. F

Feature SpecificationInternal high-definition audioExternal microphone-in, stereo headphones, external speakers connectorSpeakers twoInternal speaker

Features SpecificationUSB Four USB 3.0-compliant connectorsMemory card reader Support upto SD 4.0Micro Subscriber Identity Module (uSIM) cardoneDockin

Feature SpecificationY-axis 45.00 mmTable 28. BatteryFeature SpecificationType 6 cell (65 Whr) lithium ion 9 cell (97 Whr) lithium ionDimensions:Depth

Feature SpecificationWeight 2.36 kg (5.21 lb)Table 31. EnvironmentalFeature SpecificationTemperature:Operating 0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)Storage –

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6Contacting DellNOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill,

3. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it.CAUTION: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your compu

Turning Off Your ComputerCAUTION: To avoid losing data, save and close all open files and exit all open programs before you turn off your computer.1.